BMC Research Notes
Yimer et al. BMC Res Notes (2017) 10:239 DOI 10.1186/s13104-017-2560-6
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RESEARCH ARTICLE
A 5 year trend analysis of malaria prevalence with in the catchment areas of Felegehiwot referral Hospital, Bahir Dar city, northwest‑Ethiopia: a retrospective study Mulat Yimer1*, Tadesse Hailu1, Wondemagegn Mulu1, Bayeh Abera1 and Workneh Ayalew2
Abstract Background: Malaria is one of the killer diseases in Ethiopia and it is still the first leading cause of death in health facilities. However, there is no information yet regarding the trends of malaria prevalence at health institution and particularly at Felegehiwot referral Hospital. Hence, knowing the trends of malaria prevalence at each health facilities is essential to design appropriate interventions. Therefore, the present study addressed the above gaps. Results: Overall, 14,750 blood films were diagnosed for malaria. Of these, 740 (5%) were confirmed with microscope. Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax accounted for 397 (53%) and 331 (45%), respectively. Age groups >20 year (p
Yimer et al. BMC Res Notes (2017) 10:239 DOI 10.1186/s13104-017-2560-6
Open Access
RESEARCH ARTICLE
A 5 year trend analysis of malaria prevalence with in the catchment areas of Felegehiwot referral Hospital, Bahir Dar city, northwest‑Ethiopia: a retrospective study Mulat Yimer1*, Tadesse Hailu1, Wondemagegn Mulu1, Bayeh Abera1 and Workneh Ayalew2
Abstract Background: Malaria is one of the killer diseases in Ethiopia and it is still the first leading cause of death in health facilities. However, there is no information yet regarding the trends of malaria prevalence at health institution and particularly at Felegehiwot referral Hospital. Hence, knowing the trends of malaria prevalence at each health facilities is essential to design appropriate interventions. Therefore, the present study addressed the above gaps. Results: Overall, 14,750 blood films were diagnosed for malaria. Of these, 740 (5%) were confirmed with microscope. Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax accounted for 397 (53%) and 331 (45%), respectively. Age groups >20 year (p
